Jnane Tamsna vs Riad Ben Tachfine
Both hotels are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Jnane Tamsna scores significantly higher than Riad Ben Tachfine ex Riad El mansour. Jnane Tamsna ranks #2 in Marrakech with accolades from 7 reviewers like Mr & Mrs Smith, Fodor's and Concierge.
Jnane Tamsna
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Douar Abiad, Palmeraie, Marrakech 40007, Morocco
From $149 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge
"Visionary Senegalese interior designer Meryanne Loum-Martin introduced the boutique-hotel concept to Marrakesh with a pair of posh villas that put the city on A-list travelers' maps."
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If you can't swing $425 per night for a standard double, consider the $70 half-day package that includes a quickie cooking lesson, lunch, and pool privileges.
Fodor's
"The word jnane means "garden," and this, the third of Meryanne Loum-Martin's jet-set luxury properties, lives up to its name."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A-list celebrities (Brad Pitt, Giorgio Armani, David Bowie) flock to this North African nirvana with cloistered patios, reading nooks and sunny terraces amid 9 hectares of organic gardens."
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Oyster
Luxury
"A luxurious property within a walled garden on a protected palm grove 20 minutes from Marrakech, the 24-room Jnane Tamsna offers a uniquely elegant retreat for couples, families, and celebrities alike."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Moorish arches frame views of the organic gardens, and shed light on co-owner Meryanne Loum-Martin's extensive contemporary African art collection."
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Riad Ben Tachfine
227 Derb Jdid, Bab Doukkala, Medina, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $91 /night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
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Frommer's
"This elegant riad prides itself on attentive, but not intrusive, service, and is a testament to the owners' (Robert Mars and Stephen Vincent Scarman) good taste."
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Rough Guide
"This British-owned riad prides itself on service rather than decor, though it’s got plenty of carved cedar and wooden ceilings."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This brilliantly designed three-and-a-half pearl riad adds upscale amenities to a thoroughly traditional Moroccan experience."
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The rooms are equally impressive, though light sleepers may want to avoid the ground floor, especially if other guests are using the pool late at night.